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Shanghai Jiao Tong University

SJTU · Shanghai, China · C9 League · Founded 1896
#34
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranks #34 globally — #47 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #40 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #30 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #46 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, Shanghai Jiao Tong University places #34 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#47
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#40
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#30
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#46
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Shanghai, China
Founded
1896
Total students
≈ 46,000
International students
≈ 8%
Group
C9 League
Official site

Subject rankings

Shanghai Jiao Tong University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Biomedical Engineering #1
Marine/Ocean Engineering #1
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #18 #8 #2
Energy Science & Engineering #2 #6
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #3 #10
Engineering & Technology #23 #24 #4
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #81 #13 #4
Earth & Geosciences #151-200 #4 #138
Metallurgical Engineering #4
Civil Engineering #25 #14 #5
Computer Science #30 #25 #5 #6
Environmental Science #71 #19 #5
Chemical Engineering #42 #6 #31
Automation & Control #6
Biotechnology #8 #9
Telecommunication Engineering #9
Materials Science #18 #10 #10
Artificial Intelligence #23 #19 #12
Chemistry #29 #12 #13
Physics & Astronomy #36 #23 #12
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #25 #16 #13
Mathematics #27 #51-75 #13
Textile Science & Engineering #15
Transportation Science #17
Food Science & Technology #29 #19
Medicine / Clinical #86 #47 #20
Biological Sciences #67 #30 #23
Business & Management #46 #24
Agriculture & Forestry #101-150 #201-300 #24
Polymer Science #24
Dentistry #51-150 #25
Statistics #27 #76-100
Law #52 #27
Business & Economics #28
Natural / Physical Sciences #34 #34
Public Health #101-150 #41
Economics & Econometrics #46 #76-100 #70
Accounting & Finance #47 #51-75
Clinical & Health #49
Architecture #51-100
Anatomy & Physiology #51-100
Geography #51-100
Library & Information Science #51-100 #51-75
Marketing #51-100
Public Administration #51-100 #76-100
Life Sciences & Medicine #68 #54
Social Sciences & Management #56 #80
Water Resources #151-200 #65
Psychology #101-150 #301-400 #76
Linguistics #77
Arts & Humanities #136 #91 #244
Modern Languages #92
Art & Design #101-150
Philosophy #101-150
Nursing #101-150 #101-150
Communication & Media #101-150 #101-150
Education #101-150 #201-300
Hospitality & Tourism #101-150
Political Science & IR #101-150
English Language & Literature #151-200
Veterinary Science #201-300

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked in the world in 2026?

Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranks #47 in QS 2026, #40 in THE 2026, #30 in ARWU 2025 and #46 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #34 globally.

Is Shanghai Jiao Tong University a C9 League university?

Yes. Shanghai Jiao Tong University is a member of the C9 League.

When was Shanghai Jiao Tong University founded?

Shanghai Jiao Tong University was founded in 1896.

What percentage of Shanghai Jiao Tong University students are international?

Approximately 8% of Shanghai Jiao Tong University's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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